DUCK BREAST WITH QUINCE COMPOTE

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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 duck breasts (magrets), about 1 pound each
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
Salt and ground black pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots
2 quinces, peeled and cored, in slices 1/4 inch thick
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Trim a tablespoon of fat from edges of each breast, and set aside. With a sharp knife score skin of each breast in a crisscross pattern. Rub flesh side of each with 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place a heavy skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high heat. Place breasts skin side down in skillet, and sear a few minutes, until skin is nicely browned. Place breasts in a baking dish skin side up. Place in oven for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, melt reserved fat in a saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots, and cook until soft. Add quince slices, remaining five-spice powder and the sugar; cook, stirring, a few minutes, until quince starts to color. Add stock, bring to a simmer and remove 1/2 cup stock to a dish. Add wine to saucepan, cover and cook about 15 minutes, until quince is tender. Whisk hoisin sauce into reserved stock. When quince is tender, stir in hoisin mixture. Simmer 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  • Remove breasts from oven, and slice on bias. Pour any juices into pan with quince. Arrange duck on a platter. Reheat quince mixture, and spoon around duck. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 190, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 656 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

Eddy Edrine
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe next time I have guests over.


Angee “Anjo” Jones
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion meal.


Kusal magar
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious!


samuel nnanna okonkwo
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the results were worth it!


Eli Akin
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The quince compote was amazing, but the duck was a bit dry.


dora onyewuchi
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the duck was cooked well.


Alfreda James
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I'm not a big fan of duck, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! The duck was cooked perfectly and the quince compote was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


frans de Jongh
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The duck was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the quince compote was a perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


onyii joy
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I made this dish last night and it was a huge hit with my family! The duck was so flavorful and the quince compote was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I'll definitely be making this again.


manisha yonghang
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This duck breast with quince compote was an absolute delight! The duck was cooked to perfection, with a crispy skin and a juicy, tender interior. The quince compote was the perfect accompaniment, adding a sweet and tangy flavor that complemented the